Rice Cookery

All of the following are types of rice EXCEPT?

• brown rice

• sushi rice

• parboiled rice

• quinoa

How do you cook basic rice on the stovetop?

• Rinse the rice, combine with broth, bring to a boil, simmer, and let it sit before fluffing.

• Rinse the rice, combine with oil, bring to a boil, simmer, and let it sit before fluffing.

• combine with water, bring to a boil, simmer, and let it sit before fluffing.

• Rinse the rice, combine with milk, bring to a boil, simmer, and let it sit before fluffing.

What are some common rice cooking techniques?

• frying, baking, grilling

• microwaving, pressure cooking, slow cooking

• roasting, sautéing, broiling

• steaming, simmering, pilaf, risotto

What is the ideal rice to water ratio?

• 1:4

• it depends on the type of rice

• 1:1.5

• 1:2

The following are common mistakes when cooking rice EXCEPT?

• Using the wrong ratio of rice to water.

• lifting the lid too often while the rice is cooking

• stirring constantly

• maintaining a gentle simmer

Which type of rice is best for sushi?

• short-grain Japanese rice

• long-grain basmati rice

• wild rice

• brown rice

What is the difference between white rice and brown rice?

• White rice has a longer cooking time than brown rice.

• White rice is more nutritious than brown rice.

• White rice has a higher glycemic index than brown rice.

• The main difference is the processing, with white rice being processed to remove the bran and germ, while brown rice retains them.

How long should you let rice rest after cooking?

• 1-2 minutes

• 5-10 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 1 hour

What is the recommended cooking time for basmati rice?

• 1-2 hours

• 15-20 minutes

• 30-40 minutes

• 5-10 minutes

Stirring rice multiple times during the cooking process will create mushy and clumpy rice.

• True

• False